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>>8746006
>what was the hype for the PS1 like?
From an American perspective the hype was big but also incredulous. There were only two console companies in the world, Nintendo and Sega. Every attempt by a 3rd party to muscle their way into the console market had ended in miserable failure. Sony was a big name but this was uncharted territory for them and there was no guarantee the Playstation wouldn't end up like the 3DO and Atari Jaguar. Nothing was certain. It was an exciting time to be alive.
>How would you rate the launch lineup?
3/10. Pretty fucking bad. The 1996 lineup really saved its ass.